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Section e initial reporter cannot be provided due to japanese privacy regulations.Japan medtronic personnel reported event to manufacturer on behalf of the customer.Section h9 fda correction number: 2024500-05-13-2025-001-r h3 device evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.It was reported that during servicing, the shutdown alarm "hardly sounded" on this ht70 ventilator.It was informed that third-party service provider tokibo (tkb) had evaluated the unit and replaced the control board.The unit was informed to be in working condition.Video provided identified that the device was power cycled off followed by a short shut down alarm beep.The cause of the issue could be due to either the system not being completely charged or an issue with c159 on the control board.The control board was received for analysis but was visually inspected and functionally tested with no malfunction or product deficiency observed.The cause of the reported event was identified as a potential fault of the c159 on the control board (c159), which could result in the shutdown alarm failing to annunciate.The ventilator is in the scope of a field corrective action (fca).Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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